Without Light, Sebastian Vollmer or first-round pick Nate Solder would be asked to protect his blindside. And while they may be able to fill the role, it’s Light that Brady feels most comfortable with.

“I love Matt. Matt’s one of my favorite players I’ve ever played with,” Brady said. “He’s a great guy, great for this team, great in the community. I can’t say enough about Matt. I hope he’s back, but those decisions aren’t up to me. Matt’s performance speaks for itself.”